Republicans introduce bills protecting first responders Republican leaders this week advanced legislation aimed at further protecting first responders through the Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 511 was amended to add new language under the current definition of terrorism that creates new protections for law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, correctional officers, department of corrections employees,…

State Rep. Chris Hurt House Bill 2708 Passes Through House Employee Affairs Subcommittee This week I presented HB 2708 in the House Employee Affairs subcommittee. This bill, known as the Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, helps to remove ambiguity from the law for businesses when dealing with an employee who is pregnant. It clarifies the laws…

State Rep. Chris Hurt Update on the Haywood County Megasite This week I met with the Governor Lee to discuss the progress of the Haywood County Megasite. This site is essential to bringing prosperity to West Tennessee and ensuring its completion is one of my biggest priorities. The meeting with Governor Lee was very productive and he…

Republican Leaders Honor Fallen Officer Spencer Bristol This week in Nashville, House Republican leaders honored the life and legacy of Hendersonville Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol by introducing the Spencer Bristol Act. Officer Bristol was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30, 2019 pursuing a fleeing suspect following a crash and high-speed car chase that…

Tennessee Legislature Kicks Off Second Half Of 111th General Assembly The Second Regular Session of the 111th General Assembly officially convened this week in Nashville as Republican leaders continued to focus on building upon their recent achievements. Speaker Cameron Sexton gaveled members into session and also welcomed everyone back before sharing brief remarks with the body about…